Non-In-Service Classes

Child Abuse Interviewing and Assessment (CAIA)
This course provides instruction on the principles and application of research-based child interviewing, effective testimony, and interviewing skills with cultural considerations. It will address the special challenges of working with vague allegations, resistant children and adolescents, non-offending parents and alleged offenders. 
8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3, 4, 8, 9
Registration for CAIA is subject to priority requirements. Please reference the CAIA Registration Request Form for more information.

Comprehensive Qualified Expert Witness (QEW) Training
This training is intended to give you the information you need to provide Qualified Expert Witness (QEW) testimony in Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Indian Child Welfare cases. This training provides an overview of background information on the history and impacts of colonization on Native American and Alaska Native children and families that led to the passage of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, an introductory level overview of the Indian Child Welfare Act and Washington Indian Child Welfare Act, an overview of DCYF Dependency Cases, and a detailed look at QEW purpose, qualifications, and procedures.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 1, 2
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

Infant Safety: Assessing the Infant’s Environment
Assessment of every environment in which an infant lives and sleeps, as well as all individuals providing care, is critical to ensuring the safety of this vulnerable population. Emphasis will be placed on developmental needs, attachment, and the infant’s relationships.
9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 25
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

Informed Decisions Through Critical Thinking
During this training, you will enhance your decision-making in child welfare by employing objective evidence, identifying behavior patterns, considering family perspectives and utilizing collateral information. This course will explore techniques for integrating new information effectively and recognizing biases, such as confirmation bias, to enhance decision-making abilities.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 16
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

Leadership Training for Supervisors, Program Managers, and Quality Practice Specialists (based on Area Administrator Core Training)
New supervisors need to achieve competency in understanding the child welfare practice as well as in supervision. This course provides supervisors with an introduction of baseline competencies for supervisors in public child welfare, and opportunities to develop and practice new skills regarding these competencies. Managing self, managing others, managing systems and managing outward are the four main themes integrated throughout this course.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 3, 4, 23, 24, 29, 30
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

LGBTQIA+ Youth: Guiding the Work for Licensing Staff
In this course, licensing staff will learn to center the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ youth in conversations with licensed providers and caregivers, in childcare and out-of-home care systems. You must first take LGBTQIA+ Basics for Supporting Youth.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 29, 30
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

Next Steps for Intake Staff in Their First Year
As DCYF intake workers who have finished the introductory eLearning trainings and worked at least six months on the job, you’re ready to take a deeper dive into the intake world by advancing your skills when working with Special Circumstance Intakes. In this course you’ll learn more about how to effectively document intakes that involve Substance Exposed Newborns, Domestic Violence (DV), Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) and Indian Child Welfare (ICW). You’ll also discuss intakes related to providers, critical incidents, and consider legal issues related to intakes; guest presenters will guide your learning in these areas.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 2, 3
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

Right Response: Level 3
The RIGHT RESPONSE Level 3 Workshop is primarily prevention training. This 11-hour certification provides basic skills including Prevention, De-escalation, Postvention, and Physical Safety skills. Attendees learn about self-awareness, reflective thinking skills, positive behavior support, basic and advanced de-escalation skills, self-protection, and proactive alternatives which can prevent dangerous incidents and increase safety. Attendees that complete the workshop receive a two-year certification.
Vancouver – Columbia DCYF: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 24 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 25
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

Right Response: Level 4
The RIGHT RESPONSE Workshop is primarily prevention training. The Advanced Level 4 training is a full 14-hour certification which provides the skills of Prevention, De-escalation, Postvention and Physical Interventions, including Escorts and Therapeutic Holds. Attendees learn to use physical intervention as the last resort to maintaining safety and learn more proactive alternatives that can prevent dangerous incidents and increase safety.
Everett DCYF: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 16 and 17
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

* Suicide Prevention LEARN® Training by Forefront for Workforce
LEARN is a suicide awareness training that helps participants identify and act on signs of suicide. LEARN® is designed to empower individuals to help others move in the direction of hope, recovery, and survival.
1-4 p.m. June 3
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

Supporting a Kinship-First Culture in a Workforce Environment
This class will prepare you to recognize and address the issues that kinship caregivers are most likely to confront, and those that often lead to placement disruption or impact child wellbeing. You will leave with a host of written resources that may be helpful as you talk with caregivers about their needs and about the child’s needs, and as you guide caregivers in connecting to resources within and outside the department that will decrease stress and increase support for them and their families.
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 3
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

Tools for CFWS/Adoption Supervisors
This class will provide opportunities for participants to utilize the various supervisory case review tools as well as reflective supervision to promote permanency, critical thinking and reflection when supervising staff. Ideally this session will be delivered to a combined group of CFWS and Adoption Supervisors to strengthen the connectedness between units and eliminate potential barriers to permanency. It is intended that this session and the materials presented will promote active participation and discussion in the context of real cases.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 5
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Fundamentals Training
This course provides examples of on-the-ground applications of trauma-informed and healing-centered principles and concepts. Each of the commonly recognized Six Key Principles of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) are discussed during the training, as are foundational concepts behind the Healing-Centered Approach.
12:30-4:30 p.m. June 22
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

* Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) for DCYF
TBRI for DCYF Staff is a foundational level training for DCYF workforce. This introductory training will help you learn the basic approaches of the three TBRI Principles (Connecting, Empowering and Correcting) by engaging participants in group activities and discussions based on real-life scenarios. TBRI uses effective techniques that help you help children gain a sense of belonging through connection, empowering and correction. TBRI tools are designed to create and heal connection and empower and encourage children to realize their own capability.
1-4 p.m. June 4
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

Understanding Chronic and Complex Neglect
This course takes a deeper dive into the dynamics of chronic and complex child neglect. You will consider effective ways to engage and assess families where neglect is present and how to evaluate each child’s unique characteristics, including how each child’s needs are impacted by neglectful behaviors and conditions in the home.  We will look at how the impacts of substance misuse, unaddressed mental health concerns, domestic violence and cognitive challenges may interrupt the parent/child relationship resulting in unmet child needs. 
9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 10
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

Washington State Indian Child Welfare (WICW) Training
This training is designed to deepen your understanding of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s legal foundations, its historical significance, and its vital role in ensuring that Native American/Alaska Native children remain connected to their Tribal communities. Learners will also explore Washington State’s Indian Child Welfare Act, in addition to DCYF’s Indian Child Welfare policies and procedures. Through the use of case scenarios and videos, you will be provided with multiple opportunities for practical application of topics such as Reason to Know, Active Efforts and Tribal collaboration.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11, 12
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 22, 23
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC

Worker Safety
Worker Safety is a one-day mandatory training for social service specialists, covering such topics as types of workplace violence related to social work practice, predictors of violent behavior, recognizing escalating behavior, safety in the field and more.
Region 3/4 Training Hub, Delridge: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 25
Non-DCYF Staff Register Here in Intellum
DCYF Staff Register Here in TLC